Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2024

To aid you in this transition, we have curated a comprehensive collection of insights and wisdom from creative pros who have walked this path before you. We share their best tips below, and you can read the full discussions on Threads and Twitter. Really, though, that's missing the point of a portfolio.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Leading voices from the community discuss why that's all wrong and what we should do instead. After all, what's not to like about hitting the sofa, putting your feet up, opening a box of chocolates, and doing absolutely nothing for a couple of days? Matt offers an example of what this looks like in practice.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

That's because it's the new name for what used to be called Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). An internal steering group, made up of people working in different areas and roles across the UK, helped provide key insights to develop the direction of the new brand. Never heard of National Landscape?

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Creative Boom

JULY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Shutterstock With the excitement of Threads already dwindling and engagement across social media feeling sluggish and slow, what can creatives do to promote themselves online? TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn, and YouTube all have unique advantages but are also united by one common thread: we're not in control.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In short, it's opened more doors in less than a fortnight than what would normally have happened in six months. Do you know what all of this has made me realise? In this article, I'll share some tips on how to do so, with tips and insight from the Creative Boom community. What actually is self-belief?

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2024

We reached out to the creative community to gather their insights and strategies. You can read the full discussion, meanwhile, on Twitter and Threads. In other words, ask yourself, "What can I do today that I will thank myself for tomorrow?" Embrace personal projects So, what are the best ways to spend your downtime?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 26, 2024

As a more introverted person, sometimes it's hard to express what I really want to in person or social situations," she explains. But behind the lens of my phone, I can do take after take and make sure I'm saying what I mean. I just decided: 'This is me, and so what?' You don't have to make content. I didn't do my makeup.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 2, 2024

You can also get valuable insights into your work patterns, helping you identify time sinks and optimise your workflow. But if the money you're getting has gone down, you'll want to somehow speed up the process and get that work done more quickly to keep your monthly balance sheet in good health. Toggl Not sure where your time is going?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 21, 2024

We especially love her take on how LinkedIn and social media can distort what success looks like to people, as expressed in this Medium article. Discover the creative stars challenging conventions and shaping the future across the U.S. and Europe through their remarkable work. So, who are the names we need to know? How many have you heard of?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

We'll also include insights we've gained from discussions with our followers on social media. (To To see all of these, check out these chats on Threads , LinkedIn and X.) Image licensed via Adobe Stock Safeguarding your mental health is essential if you're going to prosper as a creative person over time.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 26, 2024

My mother’s resilience, skill, and unwavering support have not only shaped my appreciation for craftsmanship but have also been instrumental in fostering a sense of creativity and resourcefulness that extends far beyond the realm of fabric and thread. What makes this possession truly special is the story behind its acquisition.

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The Logo Smith

JULY 28, 2020

Bold Web Design : Color palettes of the fortune 500 was created to give some insight into colors that some of Americas most successful brands use. Each of the fortune 500 companies was separated into main categories to further give insight into appropriated colors for specific industries.

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UX Collective

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Three steps to reliably generate insights Many problem solvers — design researchers, consultants, especially early in their careers find it hard to generate insights reliably. It’s not that they don’t know how to do it: they have seen and created insights before. What are insights? An insight is an “aha!”

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UX Collective

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The truth about research insights. As a researcher, analyst, data scientist, or other knowledge worker, one of the worst questions you can get about your work is “What is the insight here?” So what’s the fix? How do you make sure you have insights? Don’t understand why: What caused the pattern?

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Eye on Design

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Writer Margaret Rhodes certainly noticed, and she documented the trend in a smart piece that pulls thread on how, and more importantly why , this zeitgeisty aesthetic took hold. Graphic Designers Have Always Loved Minimalism—But At What Cost? So dive in and explore. . Tessa Forrest. Courtesy Mockup Cloud. by George Kafka.

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Creative Review

OCTOBER 28, 2020

” All images from Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks, published by Abrams Festa was keen to create a book that combined informed, insightful writing with a joyful approach to design and art direction, and wanted to incorporate some of Anderson’s approach into the book. “I like how uncompromising and meticulous his work is.

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UX Collective

JANUARY 7, 2022

what’s the difference and why does it matter? Insights come in all shapes and sizes. The above visualisation points to a set of example insights associated with buying a car. Whilst all share a red thread?—?their Disclaimer?—?I’m I’m not sure if I think Tesla cars (or if any cars for that matter) look cool.

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Eye on Design

DECEMBER 27, 2021

It may have even increased, as books continue to open up new insights into both this field and my own work. A successful monograph could and should recontextualize a body of work, revealing the threads that connect otherwise unrelated client work, and allowing the designers’ voice to illuminate the often faceless projects.

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We And The Color

MARCH 31, 2025

Let’s delve into what makes this release truly essential. Support Independent Type II by Slanted Publishers Defining Support Independent Type II So, what is Support Independent Type II in essence? A Showcase of Typographic Diversity What styles of typefaces should you anticipate finding within its pages?

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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

How to create a product vision that sells the future Breaking down the tactical tools and frameworks you need to create an impactful product vision Do you see what I see? Photo by the happiest face ) What is your vision? Creating a vision What kind of vision do I need to create and when should I create it? Today that is rare.

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Azure Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

By 2015, London designer Benjamin Hubert had become one of the industrys brightest talents and his first studio, Benjamin Hubert Limited, capitalized on that name recognition.That’s what made it a bit of a surprise when, 10 years ago, Hubert abandoned this eponymous branding to kickstart a whole new operation: Layer.

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Design Wizard

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The most successful YouTubers can do what they love and make a significant amount of money at the same time. So no matter what type of YouTube channel you have, or might have, you’ll find something here that can help you come up with quality video ideas and grow your audience. What do you do? What do you like?

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UX Collective

AUGUST 30, 2021

Surveys Photo by Interactive Sports on Unsplash Many businesses often have a lot of ideas on what products and services would be enticing to their clients. But without context and feedback from the end user (aka their clients), businesses may be blind to what their clients truly need. I’d like to share my own experience.

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HONGKIAT

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Instead of needing to stop what you’re doing to publish social media posts every day, why not schedule them all in advance using something like Sprout Social or Hootsuite ? You’ll be able to modify the website in a lot less time since the requests are within the context of the site, making it clear to both sides what is required.

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Canny

JUNE 7, 2022

Do that, and then make a separate list of what services you didn’t know worked in a B2B setting once you get to the end of this post. Businesses aren’t as easy to market towards, and come with their own buyer’s journey, which is something every savvy marketer needs to consider before they even think about what services they’ll seek.

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The Branding Journal

JUNE 10, 2022

What makes a brand exceptional and worthy of our decision? Let’s dive into what brand values and guiding principles are, why they’re critical to any brand strategy, and how you can define them for your brand. Table of Contents What are brand values? What are brand values? Why are brand values important?

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Useful features include: Drag-and-drop templates and widgets Style presets like iOS, Material Design Comment threads for sharing user flows Export PNGs or PDFs of wireframes Library of mobile and web UI patterns Automatic sitemaps from user flow diagrams For rapid ideation and workshopping early-stage concepts, Wireframe.cc Wireframe.cc

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 22, 2022

How else can you satisfy them if you don't know what they need? Observing what your rivals are doing is another easy-to-use but powerful tactic. What topics do they post about? What subjects are they discussing? What hashtags do they employ? What strategies are they employing to engage the target audience?

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We And The Color

APRIL 6, 2025

What makes Shopify for independent designers such a compelling choice? Your dream might start with selling a few prints, but what happens when you want to add apparel, digital downloads, or maybe even limited edition runs? But how do designers actually decide what to sell? Ready to see how it’s done? ” comments.

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Eye on Design

AUGUST 4, 2021

We spoke about designing the print behemoth, what it takes to land a job at Pentagram, and more. I tried to not think about the design of it until towards the very end; it was more about trying to tell stories through images, posters, exhibitions… Places, images, stories, and symbols made a unique thread through my work.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 18, 2023

Imagine what you could accomplish with that time if used more efficiently. Did you know that according to a recent study, the average person spends nearly 4 hours daily on non-work-related tasks, like checking emails, social media, and other distractions? That's a whopping 20 hours a week or 1,040 hours a year wasted! Let's jump right in!

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Design Wizard

APRIL 7, 2021

These types of social media essentially offer users a way to share what’s on their mind. But what they choose to share and how they share it will vary widely. What you need to know right now is that in all mediums, authenticity and interactivity are crucial. Social Media Business Uses. The Changing Media Landscape.

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UX Collective

MAY 16, 2021

This series highlights professionals that never let their seniority move them away from their practice and their passion for what made them great in the first place, such as Lena Sotto Mayor. What made you move to design? However, looking back, I can see now that what drew me to Design?—?and was the thrill of solving problems.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Let's not beat around the bush: Twitter/X is not what it once was. It's difficult to say which of the multiple X alternatives, from Threads to Mastadon, you should put your faith in. What is BlueSky? First things first: What is BlueSky? What does that mean in plain language? So, is it time to make the leap?

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

What are the potential drawbacks? And what best practices should businesses, brands and individuals follow to get the most benefit from automation without compromising authenticity? Social Media Automation: Pros, Cons, and Best Practices Social media is a staple part of our modern lives. That's where social media automation comes in.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Summarise what you do, essential products/services and differentiators like awards or certifications. Research how often competitors tweet, what content resonates most with their followers, their engagement levels, and more. This competitor analysis will give you insight into what works well on X for your target audience.

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Smashing Magazine Graphics

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What does it take to create meaningful user experiences? It starts off taking a closer look at what UX research is all about and why it’s the backbone of building good products, dissects different research methods and tools, and shares tips for creating a research plan and establishing a UX research process. Cosima Mielke.

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